A customer in Wensleydale had an antique marble statue from which the limbs had become detached. I first cleaned all the broken ends and then with the use of supports and clamps re-attached the detached pieces with ivory coloured epoxy marble repair paste, also filling in minor cracks along the joint lines. I was then […]

This project was the restoration of a family heirloom. This Smith Sectric Bakelite mains electric clock had been in use during all my living memory. It must date to pre 1941 because that’s when the brand name was changed to Smith Electric. So, after about 90 years constant use it finally stopped in September 2024! […]

This 1970’s school lab test tube rack is brilliant for wild flower displays. Chive flowers resplendent here.

This scandi-style wicker chair was in a Richmond charity shop and in need of some TLC.  Some of the rattan work was dried out and broken and had to be replaced with the new sections dyed to match the original colour. All the wicker work was given a rejuvenating coat of linseed oil.  The frame […]

A collector in Richmond asked me to restore a cherished old English chalkware lamp These lamps were made between about 1955 and the mid sixties. This one is by a designer called Nieri working in Hulme, Manchester. It’s the last in a series of four designs he did which was registered in 1962. The brief […]

The banner illustration for this website was painted by my sister Felicia Laycock. The brief was to portray the ethos of the business, evoking friendliness, patience and attention to detail, hard work and the devotion to do a good job and always make an improvement.    

I designed the logo myself to clearly express what the business is about, and to look friendly, modern and fresh. It’s intended to reflect practicality without being trade specific and also look professional and eye catching. That’s why I registered it as a trademark, to emphasise the professionalism and reliability of the service. Registering a […]